Houston Hospice
Volunteers
Houston Hospice has many volunteer opportunities to serve hospice patients and families with caring and compassion. There are also ways to serve in the community and in our office. We love our volunteers and appreciate them as integral team members of our organization. See below for more information and how to apply.
Houston Hospice has a robust volunteer program. Volunteers help set the tone for the compassionate care our hospice patients and families receive.
TYPES OF VOLUNTEERS
PATIENT CARE VOLUNTEERS
Houston Hospice volunteers may choose to work directly with patients and families in assisted living communities in private homes or in our Texas Medical Center inpatient unit. Support activities include, but are not limited to:
- Making phone calls
- Music or pet therapy
- Sitting with patients
- Translating
Volunteers who provide direct patient and family assistance are required to complete volunteer orientation and training.
NON-PATIENT CARE VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers may choose to serve in non-patient assistance efforts. These services include, but are not limited to:
- Administrative support
- Butterfly Luncheon
- Communications
- Community events
- Front desk receptionist
- Community Spirit Award Dinner
BECOME A HOSPICE VOLUNTEER
TRAINING
How are our volunteers trained?
Completion of training is required of all persons interested in becoming hospice volunteers, Patient Care and Non-Patient Care Volunteers. These training series are held twice a year at either our Texas Medical Center location or in the El Campo, Texas area.
Our next two-day volunteer training session will be:
- Fall Training: Friday and Saturday, October 10 – 11 (TMC campus)
Houston Hospice’s training prepares volunteers for the challenges of working with terminally ill patients and their families. Topics include:
- Listening skills
- Grief and loss
- HIPAA compliance
- Medical aspects of end-of-life
- Psychosocial and spiritual aspects of care
Hospice volunteers are required to provide a calm, caring presence during challenging situations and we believe our training helps develop these skills.
BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING
By volunteering with Houston Hospice, you make A big difference in the lives of patients and families
BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING: A HAPPY EFFECT
- Bring vital help to people in need, worthwhile causes and the community
- Helping others can help reduce stress, combat depression, keep you mentally stimulated and provide a sense of purpose
- Giving in even simple ways can help others and improve your health and happiness
VOLUNTEER SELECTION
Submitting an application does not guarantee an invitation to our training. We carefully review all applications and select candidates based on their qualifications and our current volunteer needs. Our next 2025 volunteer training session is in the Fall — Friday and Saturday, October 10-11 — at our TMC location.
After submitting your application, our volunteer manager will contact you for a phone interview to get to know you better and discuss your interests and availability.
*Please note: We will respond to your application closer to the training date.
All volunteers will be required to complete a TB skin test and a background check as part of our standard health and safety procedures.
If you have experienced a significant loss within the last 12 months, please wait to submit an application.
Thank you for your interest in discovering available volunteer opportunities with Houston Hospice. We appreciate your enthusiasm!
Our next mandatory, two-day, volunteer training session is Fall 2025 — Friday and Saturday, October 10-11 — in Houston, Texas at our TMC location. After you submit an application, our volunteer manager will contact you for a phone interview to get to know you better and discuss your interests and availability.
*Please note: We will respond to your application closer to the training date.
Volunteer Application